The time spent in the Premier League are etched in Blues folklore with the period awash with golden memories.
We’ve been asking you to name your highlights from the halcyon period, and, as ever, you’ve been quick to name a a swathe of best moments.
5. Pompey 4 Bolton 0
A special night under the Fratton lights as a Teddy Sheringham hat-trick sends Pompey top of the formative Premier League table in 2003. Photo: Jon Brady
6. Pompey 1 Manchester United 0
A pinch yourself moment as the champions are defeated amid an eight-game unbeaten run with Steve Stone grabbing the decisive goal. Photo: Mike Egerton
7. Pompey 2 Manchester United 0
David Unsworth breaks the net with his fearsome penalty and Yakubu seals the victory as Ronaldo, Rooney, Scholes, Giggs & Co are defeated. Photo: Matthew Peters
8. Pompey 2 Manchester United 0
Arguably the most impressive of the league wins over United as the eventual champions arrive suffer their only league defeat in 13 as Matt Taylor and Rio Ferdinand's own goal do the damage. Photo: John Peters